Town Pop. 1,369

Living in Whittlesford: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whittlesford scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Whittlesford places 10th of 13 in the CB22 postcode district. Against the wider CB22 district average of 56/100, that is 12 points below. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB22 postcode district.

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Whittlesford scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 Maynards 13 crimes
  3. 3 Gravel Pit Hill 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Duxford Church of England Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • William Westley Church of England VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus4 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge7.1 mi
Lister Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGranta Medical Practices0.9 mi
GP capacity1,527 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.9%Student3.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.3%Skilled & technical27.7%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)50%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Whittlesford Parkway 0.6 mi
Shelford 2.9 mi
Great Chesterford 3.8 mi
J10 M11 1 mi
J10 M11 1.1 mi
J9A M11 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whittlesford in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sawston 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Duxford 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Shelford and Stapleford 61 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Abington 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Abington 42 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittlesford a nice place to live?

Whittlesford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittlesford is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Whittlesford?

Whittlesford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whittlesford?

Among the top-rated schools in Whittlesford is Duxford Church of England Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Whittlesford in total.

Whittlesford in context

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Postcode districts in Whittlesford

CB22 56 ⇄

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